Player: Nuno Da Costa

Nationality: Cape Verde (commonly listed as Cape Verdean; sometimes holds Portuguese links)

Clubs (selected):

• Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) — early professional years
• KV Oostende (Belgium)
• RC Lens (France) — notable spell in Ligue 2 and promoted to Ligue 1
• Nottingham Forest (England) — signed on loan (later permanent moves and loans followed)
• KV Kortrijk (Belgium)
• Royal Excel Mouscron (Mouscron) — played for Mouscron during his Belgian career
• Other loans/short spells across Belgium and France in later years

Position: Forward / Striker

Playing style: Strong, direct striker known for physical presence, good aerial ability and finishing. Often used as a target man or to lead the line in counter-attacking setups.

International career: Represents Cape Verde at senior international level; has been called up and featured in qualifiers and continental competitions.

Notes specific to Mouscron:

• Played for Royal Excel Mouscron (commonly referred to as Mouscron) during his Belgian career, contributing as a forward.
• Appearances and goal totals for Mouscron vary by season; for exact season-by-season stats consult club records or up-to-date statistical databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, official club site).

Sources / where to verify stats: Transfermarkt, Soccerway, national-football-teams, official club websites and league records provide match appearances, goals and transfer history.